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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.40, 749.88 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.40, 749.88 and 346.96 is: 478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.40 : 749.88 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.40/749.88 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.40x = 749.88 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.40x = 260,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,178.36/543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.80

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